Part - Time Tutor/Learning Assistant

Job Description

Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them in-person or online to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing best approaches to reading the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching.

Benefits of Being a Tutor:

• Opportunity to gain work and leadership experience
• Increased academic knowledge
• Strengthening of interpersonal and coaching skills
• Gained satisfaction from helping others succeed
• Closer relationships with faculty, staff, and peers
• Flexible work schedule

Qualifications of Tutor Applicants:

• Have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work with an earned overall college grade point average of at least 3.0 - Transcripts must be submitted
• Have earned B or higher in the subject applying to tutor
• Demonstrate during the interview good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective study skills and strategies during interview
• Having previous tutorial experience in subject matter is a definite plus.
• Provide a recommendation from a faculty member that teaches the subject you wish to tutor.
• The maximum amount of hours a tutor can work in the centers is 20 hours per week. If you are also employed at another department at CSN or any other Nevada State Higher Education Institution, your hours will be combined and you cannot exceed 29 hours at both locations per week.

Hourly Wage Contingent upon Education Level:

$15.00 Hourly